Tonga take on the All Blacks in Pool C fixture at St James Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Kick off: 20:00

New Zealand and Tonga meet in a rematch of the opening fixture four years ago, with both teams ending their pool stage campaign this Friday where Tonga need a victory to beat Georgia to third place and automatic qualification for the 2019 World Cup.

It’s a big game for…

Ma’a Nonu: The big New Zealand centre has two reasons to have a big game. First, he has to try and cement his place, with Sonny Bill Williams breathing down his neck. But, more importantly, he collects his 100th cap for the Kiwis this weekend. A monumental achievement for any player, but doubly so for the All Blacks.

Best stat…

37: In the four previous fixtures, New Zealand have managed a try scoring difference of + 37 against Tonga. They have scored 39 and conceded just twice, both in World Cup pool matches (2003 and 2011.)

Remember when…

Lomu went on a run? In the 2000 fixture between these two sides, Jonah Lomu was one of the ones to watch. He broke through the gain line and it took a third of the Tongan side to push him off the field.

Player to watch…

Nehe Milner-Skudder: The young Hurricanes player has burst onto the All Black scene this season. He made some significant yards against Argentina and scored a brace against Namibia, so watch out for more of the same, particularly when he’s competing for a starting place in the quarter-finals.